Minicab from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport
Estimate for a saloon, one way, in the daytime, based on the road distance. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
Cambridge is about 70 miles from Heathrow Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A10, A505, A1(M) and M25, and the drive takes about 1 hour 25 minutes when the roads are clear.
Journeys take longer at busy times of day and when there are roadworks or closures, so plan a margin on top of that time before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Cambridge (CB2) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Cambridge to Heathrow: the journey
- From
- Cambridge
- Pickup postcode area
- CB2
- To
- Heathrow Airport
- Road distance
- 70 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 1 hour 25 minutes
- Main roads
- A10, A505, A1(M), M25
- Nearest National Rail station
- Cambridge (1.1 mi from the centre)
- Not sure which terminal? Which Heathrow terminal do I need?
- Airport drop-off charges are explained in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Distance, time and roads: LocationIQ driving directions (OpenStreetMap data), from the centre of Cambridge to the airport — the same routing our booking form uses. Place and postcode: Ordnance Survey Open Names and ONS postcode data. Station: DfT NaPTAN. Checked 18 October 2026.
Cambridge to Heathrow Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Cambridge to Heathrow take?
About 1 hour 25 minutes in clear traffic for the 70-mile drive, mostly on the A10, A505, A1(M) and M25. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Cambridge to Heathrow?
Our estimated fare is £120 for a saloon, one way, in the daytime. A larger vehicle, a pickup between 22:00 and 06:00, or extra passengers and bags cost more. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
What is the nearest railway station to Cambridge?
Cambridge station is the nearest National Rail station, about 1.1 miles from the centre of Cambridge. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Heathrow Airport and any changes on the way.